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408 W BASELINE RD, LAFAYETTE, CO 80026Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 3 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects Colorado's licensing baseline. Colorado caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Colorado Shines Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 182
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 10 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See All 10 Inspection Visits
Oct 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Preschool and School-age Climbing Equipment Must Have a Six (6) Foot Use Zone Surrounding the Equipment. For Slides Exceeding Six (6) Feet in Height, the Use Zone From the Base Of…2.230.C.3.c
A red jungle gym climber and a yellow bus climber, both exceeding 18 inches in height and lacking a 6 foot use zone surrounding both pieces of equipment. The red straight slide on the main preschool climbing equipment also lacking a 6 foot use zone.
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Individual Health Care Plan Must Be Updated at Least Every Twelve (12) Months From the Date of the Initial Plan and as Changes Occur. The Plan Must Include All Information…2.218.C.5.a
Reviewed children's medication and observed a child with an expired health care plan.
Jan 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- For Security Purposes, a Sign-in/sign-out Sheet or Other Mechanism for Parents/guardians, or Staff if Children Are Being Transported, Must Be Maintained Daily by the Center. It…2.207.A
Identified through staff statements and review of attendance records, children are not being signed in and out of facility accurately by staff and/or parent(s)/guardian(s). Reviewed sample of sign-in/out logs and identified system of N_a_m_e _: T_A_KE_ A_ B_R_E_AK___________________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 4_8_46________ ________________________________________________ record (ProCare) did not reflect paper attendance tracking forms and lacking staff member's signature or other unique identifier.
- For Security Purposes, a Sign-in/sign-out Sheet or Other Mechanism for Parents/guardians, or Staff if Children Are Being Transported, Must Be Maintained Daily by the Center. It…2.207.A
Identified through staff statements and review of attendance records CH1 was not signed in and out of care accurately by staff during the week of 10/14/2024 and parent(s)/guardian(s) are not verifying the accuracy of sign in/sign out sheets for children who are transported at least weekly. Observed CH1 was signed in/out on paper tracking forms but was not signed in/out of attendance tracking system of record (ProCare) and lacking staff member signature or other unique identifier. N_a_m_e _: T_A_KE_ A_ B_R_E_AK___________________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 4_8_46________ ________________________________________________
Oct 14, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days Following the Expiration Date of a Previous Health Statement, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) of Each…2.219.B.2
Reviewed CH1's file and observed it lacking a current health statement signed and dated by health care provider.
Sep 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Buildings Must Be Kept in Good Repair and Maintained in a Safe Condition.2.237.B
Chipped paint on the wall near the manipulatives area accessible to children within the Cedars classroom and a large hole in the wall near the rear exit accessible to children within the Evergreens classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
Aug 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Evacuation Equipment Must Not Block Exit Routes. Nothing May Be Stored in or Under Any Evacuation Equipment.2.229.K
A soft circle climber being stored under an evacuation crib within the Aspens infant classroom.
Jul 31, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Twenty-four (24) Hours, Excluding Weekends and Holidays, of the Occurrence of a Critical Incident at the Facility or Within Twenty-four (24) Hours of a Child’s Return To…2.124.A.1.b
Program failed to submit an injury report within 24 hours of being made aware that CH1 had been admitted to a hospital and received medical attention by a healthcare provider.
Jul 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- If the Office Space Is Accessible to Children, It Must Be Free of Hazards.2.236.A.1
Back door to the office unlocked making it accessible to children within the Sequoia's preschool classroom.
Jan 30, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days of Admission, and Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days Following the Expiration Date of a Previous Health Statement, the Parent(s)/guardian(s) of Each…2.219.B.2
Reviewed CH1's file and observed it lacking a current health statement signed and dated by health care provider. N_a_m_e _: T_A_KE_ A_ B_R_E_AK___________________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 4_8_46________ ________________________________________________
Oct 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
- All Staff Must Complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions Training That Meets Current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Requirements Prior to Working…7.702.42.B
Reviewed 17 staff files and observed the program lacking documentation of a current standard precautions certification for Jamie G., Melissa R., Ronna W., Kaitlyn E., Pawsh S. and Miranda L.
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